Who do you book through?

[JenH1969]

Thinking- 7 nights- value resort, dining , park tickets-
April 26 to May3, 2008

Where to go from here?

The more I learn the more confused I get-

LOL

Jen

 

[scottny]

i went to AAA. I made my ADR's myself.

 

[KatMark]

We use MouseEarsVacations.com (a member of www.cruisingco.com). The person we deal with is Pam S. and she is absolutely terrific. She has helped us with our last four trips and was able to get us free dining, all but one ADR for the exact time and date we wanted on our last trip in September. She follows up with everything. If you want more information, feel free to send me a private message. Happy planning.

 

[disneydance]

We book through Boeing family travel agency company but only Boeing familys can do that we get great deals aka 15% off everything on are recent trip in June

 

[SGMCO]

I do all of my planning so I book through
"Walt Disney Travel Company".
It is very easy to do yourself just go to Disneys Online site and get
an Idea of what things will cost by using their travel calulator,
then call them and they will lead you through the process.
There is no waiting to hear back from a TA.
In a few weeks you will receive all of your travel plans information through the mail.
You can call them at anytime and make changes to your plans.
You cut out the middleman.
Next years trip to WDW will be my 3rd trip that I have planned myself
through Walt Disney World Travel Company.

 

[dburg30]

I'm using small world vacations this time. Next time I'll probably just do it myself.

 

[Minnie&Nana]

MouseFan Travel and have a fantastic TA, Suzy. I love feeling we are friends, not just TA and client. The agency has a very high standard for customer service, and agents are available by email and toll free numbers. For special events they usually have a block of discounted rooms (good rates too) and do something special for their clients - i.e. Illuminations dessert party during Mousefest. They work very closely with Disney.

Have heard Dreams Unlimited is very good too.

Used to do it all myself, but now with so many codes and different rates being released, decided on a TA whom I could trust to stay on top of everything, so I do not have to be on the phone waiting. Top TA's often know a bit ahead of time when codes are being released so they are ready bright and early to grab it for their clients.

If you are interested, would be happy to share details - just send a pm or email

 

[Joan1]

I have been using Small World Vacations and have been happy with them

 

[kxmeeh]

mouse fan travel. i use maureen. i love booking through someone who understands disney (she even got married there) our next trip is in 2 months, and we are already starting the next trip for next july. i love that she has become a friend! her emails are about the kids in school and work more than about the trip, but then again, we've been planning this one together since last december. good luck!! here's a good tip, make sure it is someone who is at least on the boards. i went through AAA for the last trip and vowed never again. we had never heard of disboards or anything like that. when we booked, nothing was mentioned about adr's. when we got our vacation package a few weeks before, that's when i read and saw that we should have made dining reservations months before. my agent is on the disboards as princessmo.

 

[Dogslider]

I have booked through Leigh and Small World Vacations for the last 2 trips. I used to it all myself and it is soooo much easier having someone else make all of my adrs and then changing some adrs, she has also booked the Wishes cruise for us.

 

[tkldisney]

I book everything myself w/AAA discount through CRO. I watch for AP rates or just room only code and change if I can.
I have used magical journeys, AAA & dreams unlimited and all did great job. I just prefer to do myself. I like being able to call and make any requests/changes myself not have to depend on someone else.

 

[Buzz2001]

I book everything myself w/AAA discount through CRO. I watch for AP rates or just room only code and change if I can.

Me too!

 

[bigbabyblues]

I always just book thru WDW myself.

 

[Diznejen1]

I used to book everything myself with CRO, but the codes and discounts were so hit or miss that I decided to try Dreams Unlimited Travel this trip.We have a weekend get-a-way planned for 12-14 to 12-16. I used Beth Czada. I love the fact that they book everything you need/want and she will even keep an eye out for other discounts that may apply to our stay.

I now have her looking into my "Girls Only" week in March for my sister and I.
Hoping she will find us the best deal!!
I do know too that they book directly with Disney and Disney pays their commission. I was concerned about paying more for her fee and she said that Disney pays them!
Give them a try...they can do up a quote for you and if you don't think its for you, thats ok too.

 

[Mickiethepooh]

I book everything myself w/AAA discount through CRO. I watch for AP rates or just room only code and change if I can.
I have used magical journeys, AAA & dreams unlimited and all did great job. I just prefer to do myself. I like being able to call and make any requests/changes myself not have to depend on someone else.

The OP wants a package including dining, you cannot book a AAA package through CRO only through AAA. If you book it through AAA you can call later and change if a code comes out. But I don't like giving up control to any agent, so I normally book through CRO and just watch for codes etc. IF I am planning to do a package. if not I would book room only AAA rate and watch for codes.

 

[Indianadisneyfan]

I booked this trip though http://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/ and would do it again. They were very quick to give me a quote, and they also looked to see if they could save me more money when more codes came out. My TA was very friendly and fast to answer any of my questions by E-Mail. Here name was Shirley Ahmed, I would recommend her to anyone.

 

[phyllis1966]

We've used Dreams Unlimited for every trip since it was recommended to us in 2002 and we have always been extremely satisfied...no wasting hours on the phone booking hotel reservations, ADR's, checking for discounts, etc. I plan it the way I like it and my very knowledgable agent books it all for us. Then, a few days before we go, our personaized itinerary (actually a link to it) is emailed to us so that we can print it up and take it with us - it includes where we'll be every day and all ADR conf. #'s and it's great. You can choose to print up either the short itinerary with the basic info., or the complete itinerary, which is loaded with recommendations and fun facts for your trip.

 

[roselark]

Used MouseFanTravel this time. Last year, I booked online at disneyworld.com.

While it was very convenient to be able to book in June and then have the TA take care of applying the discount codes when they came out in August, this is the last time I will go through an agency; or at least the last time I have one book my ADRs. I have had a very frustrating time trying to get my TA to respond to emails. I hate the loss of control.

It sounds like maybe I just got a bad TA.

 

[SGMCO]

Booking a Trip yourself does not take hours on the phone.
I plan what I want so that when I call direct, I get it done in less that
15 mins. then whenever I have planned out my ADRs I call again and
get these. It takes just as long to call a TA as to call directly.
It's done, that's it!!

 

[kparc]

No middle man for us~I do it all myself. Its just easier for me that way and if I have any questions I just come here to ask!!